City profile · South Carolina · Census ACS 2023

Newberry, SC

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Newberry - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,733
Residents
$47,885
Median income
$124,600
Median home
$994
Median rent (state)

Newberry - the verdict

Newberry ranks in the 16th percentile for household income and the 9th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

16th
percentile, household income
19th
percentile, home value
19th
percentile, median rent
9th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Newberry, SC

South Carolina's Newberry is a small town, with 10,733 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $47,885 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 17.7%. Newberry's housing stock carries a median value of $124,600, and the median resident age is 30.3 years. About 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 53.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 3 residential building permits were authorized in Newberry (Building Boom), up 50% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Newberry's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 3697.6 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 61.8°F with 46.5 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in South Carolina run below the national norm: the state registers 93.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $994 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts South Carolina's average monthly utility costs around $224 (state average). The average commute for Newberry workers runs 24.9 minutes, with 79.6% driving alone and 2.1% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 62.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

10,733 residents

Census ACS 2023 - South Carolina

Median Household Income

$47,885 /yr

Poverty 17.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.7 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, South Carolina average

How does Newberry compare to other US cities?

Where Newberry sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 16% higher than other cities
Home value 19% pricier than other cities
Median rent 19% pricier than other cities
Safety 9% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just South Carolina and the picture shifts: Newberry ranks #77 of 127 South Carolina cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Newberry against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to South Carolina only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

South Carolina-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of South Carolina's city distribution

Among the 441 South Carolina cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Newberry ranks #304 - the 30th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Newberry only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#232 of 403
42nd percentile in South Carolina
Median Gross Rent
#304 of 441
30th percentile in South Carolina
Median Home Value
#251 of 404
38th percentile in South Carolina
Poverty Rate
#155 of 439
64th percentile in South Carolina
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#162 of 441
63rd percentile in South Carolina

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within South Carolina only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

16thIncome percentile
9thSafety percentile

16th percentile nationally for median household income · 9th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Newberry's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Newberry's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 35 Avg. percentile National median
Newberry's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Newberry's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$124,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 81% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Newberry $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Newberry, SC Newberry, SC's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Newberry, SC-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Newberry, SC median $47,885/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Newberry, SC's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Newberry, SC. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 53.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,733
Median Income
$47,885
Median Home Value
$124,600
Median Age
30.3
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Labor force participation
53.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3697.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
585.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3111.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
61.8°F
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,600 residents10,700 residents10,800 residents10,900 residents11,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,704 residents 10,891 residents ▲ +1.7%
Newberry's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
3
housing units authorized
Single-Family
3
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 2
2020 24
2021 29
2022 54
2023 4
2024 3

Permit volume increased 50% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
24.9 minutes
Drive Alone
79.6%
Carpool
7.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.2%
Work from Home
2.1%
Other
6.3%

Based on 4,253 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for South Carolina - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$52
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$224
estimated/month

Estimates reflect South Carolina state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a South Carolina state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Newberry sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.7
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$994/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
62.0 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in South Carolina

Garden
10,820 people
Red Bank
10,950 people
Forest Acres
10,491 people
Little River
10,457 people
Fountain Inn
11,307 people
Powdersville
11,321 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Newberry's 10,733 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

The Hills, NJ
10,732 people
Worth, IL
10,731 people
Placerville, CA
10,730 people
Doraville, GA
10,738 people
Saks, AL
10,727 people
Scenic Oaks, TX
10,727 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Newberry's $47,885 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Elkhart, IN
$47,885 median income
Chanute, KS
$47,885 median income
Oak Grove, KY
$47,886 median income
Butler, AL
$47,880 median income
Littleton, NH
$47,879 median income
Schulenburg, TX
$47,891 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Newberry, SC Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Newberry, SC - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 43.4% 41.4% 9.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 15.8% White 43.4% Black or African American 41.4% Asian 0.7% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 4.7% Two or more races 9.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Newberry compares to nearby South Carolina cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Newberry (this city) 10,733 $47,885
Garden 10,820 $50,027
Red Bank 10,950 $60,348
Forest Acres 10,491 $76,417
Census ACS 5-year FIPS SC FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Newberry, SC?

What is the population of Newberry, SC? +

Newberry, SC counts 10,733 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Newberry, SC? +

Median annual household income in Newberry runs $47,885, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Newberry? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Newberry; the closest available measure is the South Carolina state average, a cost of living index of 93.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within South Carolina vary by metro area.

Is Newberry, SC safe? +

Newberry has a total crime rate of 3697.6 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Newberry, SC? +

The median home value in Newberry is $124,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Newberry? +

The average annual temperature in Newberry runs 61.8°F, 46.5 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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